Ag in Review for the Week Ending February 19, 2016

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Fruits, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Podcast, Specialty Crops

In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack explained to a Congressional panel why he can’t legally bring cottonseed under USDA’s main farm safety net programs, we look at why the volatile cattle market is expected to continue, have information on Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of …

Weekly Livestock Market Report

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Georgia, Livestock

Here are the Alabama and Georgia cattle market numbers for the week ending February 19th, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for both states. AL: Download Audio GA: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture …

Crop Insurance Organic

Dan Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Industry News Release

The new insurance tool for farmer’s going organic. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025

Evaluations of the Southeast Peanut Crop

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts

Evaluations of the Southeast peanut crop were given at a recent meeting, as Tyron Spearman has the details of what was said about the crops in Alabama, Florida and Georgia. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR …

2016 Georgia Agritourism Annual Conference

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Field Crops, General, Georgia, Livestock, Specialty Crops

The 2016 Georgia Agritourism Annual Conference will be held February 23-24 at Berry College in Rome, Georgia. This the only agritourism industry-focused conference in the state and it features a jam-packed, 2-day educational program. I talked with Beth Oleson, Executive Director of the Georgia Agritourism Association, who says Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of …

Volatility in Cattle Market to Continue

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

During the recent Cattle Industry Convention in San Diego, California, CattleFax held its annual outlook seminar which was filled with producers from across the country. And every one of them is well aware of the roller-coaster ride the cattle market has been taking the past few months, which according to CattleFax CEO Randy Blach, it’s a ride that is sure …

DuPont, Dow Announce Site Structure of Intended Independent Agriculture Company

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Industry News Release, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

From DowDuPont: Intended Independent Company will be a U.S. Based Global Leader in Agriculture and Deliver Greater Value, Innovation, and Choice for Growers Worldwide Wilmington, DE and Midland, MI, Feb. 19, 2016 – DuPont (NYSE:DD) and The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE:DOW) today announced the U.S. site structure for the global agriculture leader the companies intend to create following the planned …

National Cherry Pie Day

Dan Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops

While the nation will be cheering for cherries this weekend. Or cherry pie, at least. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, …

Drugs, Unsolvable Problem

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

Everett Griner talks about drugs and production solutions in today’s Agri View. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025

USDA Discusses Recent Changes with Peanuts

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts

At a recent event, changes with how USDA works with peanuts was discussed. Tyron Spearman has more information on that, and also what they also see as possible challenges for the 2016 crop. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement …